Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. T-Mobile rolls out the first standalone 5G network June 20, 2025 T-Mobile remains determined toclaim an edge in 5G serviceover rival US carriers, and that now includes networks dedicated to the new wireless technology. The provider haslaunchedwhat it says is the “world’s first” standalone 5G network. Instead of piggybacking on existing LTE networks, T-Mobile is now using exclusively 5G systems that, in theory, aren’t held back by legacy components....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Teardown: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge scores just 3 out of 10 for repairability July 23, 2025 We have already had a good lookinside Samsung’s brand new Galaxy S6and nowiFixithas taken apart theGalaxy S6 Edge, so we can see if the curved display makes any difference to Samsung’s internal design. Unfortunately, the team awarded the S6 Edge just a 3 out of 10 for repairability....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The best Google Pixel 6 Pro wallet cases July 23, 2025 Our quick picks for the best Google Pixel 6 Pro wallet cases: While keeping your brand newPixel 6 Prosafe is important, a wallet case adds more functionality. Phone wallet cases not only keep the phone protected — some are quite rugged — but they also let you ditch your wallet and carry credit cards, ID, and some cash....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The first major casualty of HUAWEI’s US ban is a new MateBook June 14, 2025 Huaweihas endured a rather tough time as a result of theU.S. trade banagainst it, as major partners around the world either cancel or assess their relationship with the brand. The firm has been able to weather the storm and launch devices anyway, but it looks like we’ve got our first canceled product as a result of the ban....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. The Moto G5S Plus blurs the line between budget and premium June 26, 2025 The Moto G line has always been known as offering a pretty substantial set of specifications at a budget price, with more recent iterations of the device becoming some of the most beloved mid-ranged phones on the market. It seems the company has even more to share with us this month however, and is reportedly set to release three new phones atan event on the 25th, one being a version of the Moto G line we’ve never seen before....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. This $550 Redmi phone just beat top flagships on DxOMark August 19, 2025 For better or worse, DxOMark has become the go-to website for smartphone photography benchmarks and testing. The company puts phones through a variety of tests, covering various photography and videography scenarios. Now, the firm hastestedtheRedmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, and the phone has managed to take tenth place in DxOMark’s rankings....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. We asked, you told us: Here are the Android phone brands you’re using right now July 12, 2025 Just under a year ago, we told you which phones we were using asour daily drivers. The results showed that Samsung was the most popular brand amongAndroid Authoritystaff, with Google in a relatively close second position. We’re almost due for a 2021 edition of this poll, but it got us wondering about the phone brands thatAndroid Authorityreaders are using at the moment....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi gets sued in Beijing for delaying NFC support on Mi 5s Plus July 10, 2025 With the introduction of Xiaomi’s very own mobile payment platformMi Pay, NFC became an essential feature for the Chinese company. Mi Pay is particularly useful in its home turf since it can be used for public transport such as buses and metro. And that’s why whenXiaomi unveiled the Mi 5s and the Mi 5s Plus back in September, they made sure to explain that full NFC capabilities would be coming to those devices by the end of October....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro launched in China: A 108MP penta-camera phone for $400 June 13, 2025 The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has been teased for a few days now, but the Chinese brand has formally unveiled the device today. We already know that the phone packs a108MPpenta-camera setup on the back, withXiaomipreviously confirming a 108MP primary sensor, 12MP 2x telephoto lens for portraits, a 20MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP 5x zoom camera, and a macro sensor....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You could hire a private jet for the price of this luxury Galaxy S20 Ultra June 08, 2025 All that glitters is not gold, but in the case of these Samsung Galaxy S20 phones, it is! If you’ve ever imagined owning a flagship phone covered in gold or precious gems, you’re able to be rest assured someone out there has thought of it too....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You told us: One-handed mode is no longer an essential Android feature June 02, 2025 One-handed modeis a common feature on large screen devices, and it’s set to become a core feature inAndroid 12, too. It’s essential for those with a smaller reach especially as smartphone screens have ballooned to just under seven inches. But how many of our readers bother using the mode?...

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE looks to be cutting up to 3,000 jobs June 20, 2025 The smartphone market remains as competitive as ever and tough times call for tough measure. According to industry sources,ZTEis preparing to shed some 3,000 jobs after seeing a drop in its share of the Chinese handset market. Allegedly, ZTE plans to cut around 10 percent of its handset workforce in China, which equates to around 600 jobs....

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. (Update: Rs. 12,499) The Moto G4 is coming to India on June 22 June 18, 2025 Update, June 22:Lenovo unveiled the Moto G4’s price in India: Rs. 12,499. Is it a good deal? Well, if you pay Rs. 1,000 extra you can thebase version of the Moto G4 Plus, which has the same specs except for a better camera and the addition of a fingerprint sensor....